Oilers' Calvin Pickard, Flames' Justin Kirkland clear waivers

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl, Mattias Ekholm talk about Calvin Pickard going on waivers: ‘Great goalie and a great human being’

On Sunday, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard was placed on NHL waivers, eventually clearing on Monday. Before the transaction was officially through, there was worry in the Edmonton locker room that Pickard could be claimed by another team. The 33-year-old goaltender played a big role in helping the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances…

Calvin Pickard learns his fate on the waiver wire today

This just in, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard has cleared waivers and can now be assigned to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors.Incidentally, Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland has also cleared waivers.The 33 year old Pickard was placed on waivers yesterday after effectively being supplanted by new Oilers back up Connor Ingram. With Pickard, Ingram and starter Tristan Jarry all on the Oilers' main roster, something had to give and it wa…

Oilers' Calvin Pickard, Flames' Justin Kirkland clear waivers

Calvin Pickard cleared waivers Monday, along with Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported.